The New England Patriots announced that they have released 13 players today and placed veteran S Adrian Wilson on injured reserveFOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced that they have released 13 players today and placed veteran S
Adrian Wilson on injured reserve. The Patriots released five veteran players: DL Jermaine Cunnngham, DL
Justin Francis, P
Zoltan Mesko, QB
Tim Tebow and LB
Jeff Tarpinian. The Patriots released one first-year player: DL
Marcus Forston. The Patriots released six rookie free agents: LB Ja’Gared Davis, S
Kanorris Davis, DB
Justin Green, OL
Chris McDonald, DB
Stephon Morris, WR
Quentin Sims and RB
George Winn. Wilson, 33, joined the Patriots as free agent on March 16, 2013 after 12-year career with the Arizona Cardinals.

VETERANS RELEASED

Cunningham, 25, is a veteran of three NFL season after joining the Patriots as a second-round (53rd overall) draft pick out of Florida in 2010. The 6-foot-3, 252-pounder, played in 36 games with 14 starts and finished with 67 total tackles, 3½ sacks, one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Last season, he played in 12 games with three starts and two postseason games, finishing with 25 tackles, 2½ sacks and two fumble recoveries.

Francis, 24, made the Patriots roster last season as a rookie free agent out of Rutgers. The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder, played as a reserve in 10 games and finished with 10 tackles three sacks and one special teams tackle. Francis registered 3 sacks in the regular season finale vs. Miami on Dec. 30.

Mesko, 27, is a veteran of three NFL seasons after joining the Patriots as a fifth-round (150th overall) draft pick out of Michigan in 2010. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder, has played in 48 games and had a 44.2-yard average.

Tebow, 26, is a veteran of three NFL seasons with Denver (2010-11) and the New York Jets (2012). The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder, was signed by the Patriots on June 11, 2013. Tebow has played in 35 NFL games with 16 starts and has completed 173-of-361 passes for 2,422 yards with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He has also rushed for 989 yards on 197 carries with 12 touchdowns.

Tarpinian, 25, originally joined the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Iowa on July 27, 2011, and has rotated between the practice squad and the 53-man roster over the last two seasons. The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder, has played in 10 NFL games with one start and has registered five total tackles on defense and eight tackles on special teams.

FIRST-YEAR PLAYER RELEASED

Forston, 23, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Miami on May 10, 2012. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder, made the 53-man roster right out of camp but was released early in the season and brought back to the practice squad where he spent the majority of the season. He eventually re-joined the 53-man roster prior to the AFC Championship game. Forston played in one game in the regular season but did not register any statistics.

2013 ROOKIE FREE AGENTS RELEASED

[Ja’Gared] Davis, 22, was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Aug. 28, 2013. The 6-foot, 238-pounder, was originally signed by the Houston Texans as a rookie free agent from Southern Methodist on May 10, 2013 and was released on Aug. 27, 2013. He played in 53 college games and recorded 301 total tackles, 20 sacks, four interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

[Kanorris] Davis, 23, joined the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Troy on May 3, 2013. The 5-foot-10, 207-pounder, played as a linebacker in college where he helped Troy win the Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2011 and 2012.

Green, 22, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Illinois on July 21, 2013. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, began his college career at Illinois as a running back before moving to the secondary for his final three seasons. He made 29 starts over his final three seasons, registering 76 total tackles, 13 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

McDonald, 23, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Michigan State on May 3, 2013. The 6-foot-5, 305-pounder, was a four-year letterman at Michigan State, who played in 43 games with 39 starts at right guard.

Morris, 22, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Penn State on May 3, 2013. The 5-foot-8, 190-pounder, was released by the Patriots on Aug. 1 and re-signed on Aug. 26. He played in 49 games with 24 starts during his college career.

Sims, 23, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Tennessee-Martin on July 19, 2013. The 6-foot-3, 202-pounder, played two seasons at Georgia Tech (2009-10) before transferring to Tennessee-Martin in 2011. Sims had 86 receptions for 1,092 yards and 16 touchdowns last season.

Winn, 22, was signed by the Patriots on June 17, 2013. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder, originally was signed by the Houston Texans as a rookie free agent out of Cincinnati on May 10, 2013, but was released on May 15, 2013. Winn led the Big East in rushing last year with 1,334 yards.

So, arguably the #1 problem for the last 6 years or more (the secondary) is once again in complete disarray.

Ras-I gone.

AWilson injured.

TWilson regressing.

No depth.

Too much faith is now being placed on the shoulders of rookies (Ryan, Harmon) and borderline personnel (TWilson, Cole). The pass rush better be really good and the rookie LBs better be quick learners, because this secondary will be targeted on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd downs for 60 minutes.

No one ever says who it is, which is telling. At least I nailed the Tommy Kelly one. Nailed it cold. Even told people here he was outperforming lazy Seymour in Oakland.

Still like the approach in going after vets where you need them. Too bad they didn't want to wait on a veteran with a hamstring tweak.

Hopefully, Tavon Wilson emerges in the big nickel and builds off of last year's solid work there.

Not likely. I cringed every time the ball was heading his way in the preseason. I just can't believe they're in the same boat as the last few years. No depth on the d-line and the secondary is a big question mark at this point.

No one ever says who it is, which is telling. At least I nailed the Tommy Kelly one. Nailed it cold. Even told people here he was outperforming lazy Seymour in Oakland.

Still like the approach in going after vets where you need them. Too bad they didn't want to wait on a veteran with a hamstring tweak.

Hopefully, Tavon Wilson emerges in the big nickel and builds off of last year's solid work there.

Not likely. I cringed every time the ball was heading his way in the preseason. I just can't believe they're in the same boat as the last few years. No depth on the d-line and the secondary is a big question mark at this point.

Sure, Bustchise.

4 INTs, 4 forced fumbles last year for Tavon Wilson. Solid finish to a rookie year. Played well in the slot, up near the line on TEs.

Nice to see you still pretending you can think people will see "Bungalow Bill" as a Pats fan in here saying things like "we" just repeating our own board troll rhetoric.

Pats 12-4, Jets 4-12.

Actually, you and the MelWitt guy are the only two who really think I'm the same person as bustchise. Sorry for expressing concern with the team. There are currently 3 DT's on the roster and the starting SS looks like Steve Gregory again. Who would be happy with that?

No one ever says who it is, which is telling. At least I nailed the Tommy Kelly one. Nailed it cold. Even told people here he was outperforming lazy Seymour in Oakland.

Still like the approach in going after vets where you need them. Too bad they didn't want to wait on a veteran with a hamstring tweak.

Hopefully, Tavon Wilson emerges in the big nickel and builds off of last year's solid work there.

Not likely. I cringed every time the ball was heading his way in the preseason. I just can't believe they're in the same boat as the last few years. No depth on the d-line and the secondary is a big question mark at this point.

Sure, Bustchise.

4 INTs, 4 forced fumbles last year for Tavon Wilson. Solid finish to a rookie year. Played well in the slot, up near the line on TEs.

Nice to see you still pretending you can think people will see "Bungalow Bill" as a Pats fan in here saying things like "we" just repeating our own board troll rhetoric.

Pats 12-4, Jets 4-12.

Actually, you and the MelWitt guy are the only two who really think I'm the same person as bustchise. Sorry for expressing concern with the team. There are currently 3 DT's on the roster and the starting SS looks like Steve Gregory again. Who would be happy with that?

Just forget it, Bustchise. Go to your own board and talk about the crappy Jets, their cuts, IRs, and whatever else you want.

Everyone on this board with a brain knows you are Bustchise.

You're just creepy. CREEPY

Just curious, Queenie, why don't you call me Bungalow-Bill? Why does he get to be me, but not the other way around?

No one ever says who it is, which is telling. At least I nailed the Tommy Kelly one. Nailed it cold. Even told people here he was outperforming lazy Seymour in Oakland.

Still like the approach in going after vets where you need them. Too bad they didn't want to wait on a veteran with a hamstring tweak.

Hopefully, Tavon Wilson emerges in the big nickel and builds off of last year's solid work there.

Not likely. I cringed every time the ball was heading his way in the preseason. I just can't believe they're in the same boat as the last few years. No depth on the d-line and the secondary is a big question mark at this point.

Sure, Bustchise.

4 INTs, 4 forced fumbles last year for Tavon Wilson. Solid finish to a rookie year. Played well in the slot, up near the line on TEs.

Nice to see you still pretending you can think people will see "Bungalow Bill" as a Pats fan in here saying things like "we" just repeating our own board troll rhetoric.

Pats 12-4, Jets 4-12.

Actually, you and the MelWitt guy are the only two who really think I'm the same person as bustchise. Sorry for expressing concern with the team. There are currently 3 DT's on the roster and the starting SS looks like Steve Gregory again. Who would be happy with that?

Just forget it, Bustchise. Go to your own board and talk about the crappy Jets, their cuts, IRs, and whatever else you want.

Everyone on this board with a brain knows you are Bustchise.

You're just creepy. CREEPY

Just curious, Queenie, why don't you call me Bungalow-Bill? Why does he get to be me, but not the other way around?

LOL....wow...Bungalo, you and your multiple personalities are having a very, very obvious meltdown....only morons, psychopaths and mental defectives here will coverse with you...I guess that leaves NAS as your only Friend ...

Do you rub your little toadies on the Lil' Debbie snackin' cakes like Wrecks Ryan before you eat 'em all up?

Bill Belichick paid Wilson a solid on this one, instead of dumping him on the street he put him on the ir where he'll soon be getting an injury settlement...it will leave him just enough cash to purchase a Audi r8 convertible...not bad for 4 weeks of lousy football practice.